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HorizonsAUGUST 2012

Prayer Circle at Haus Edelweissnear Heiligenkreuz, Austria

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editorial

It Is a Matter of BalanceReggie Hundley

Editor, HORIZONS andExecutive Director,Mission ServicesAssociaiton

Many of our readers know I had a motorcycle accident a few months ago. Balance is critical while maneuvering a motorcycle at slow speeds. Another, who had ridden mo-torcycles for many years, had an accident ending his riding career because he was improperly balanced making a slow speed U-turn. Still another friend required hip replace-ment surgery, because he was not properly balanced on his bicycle in a downhill turn. Riders must maintain a balance of being fully committed to and involved in all of their riding activity while also being fully focused upon all the circum-stances around them.

Balance is also critical to our lives as followers of Jesus Christ. Just prior to the celebration of Independence Day, I read many posts on Christian blogs and Internet message boards about the following “controversial” issues. How should congregations approach the concept of freedom in messages? Should the flag of the USA be allowed into the church building? Is it proper for a Christian to repeat the Pledge of Allegiance? Should Christians consider them-selves a citizen of any nation since our citizenship is in God’s Kingdom? Each of these discussions, wherever and however they took place, involved many different individu-als of equal passion. I choose to believe that those partici-pating were passionate about their position, because all want to be faithful disciples of Jesus. Certainly there is the possibility that some number were simply involved in the hope of elevating the discourse to argument, but not the majority.

It is the opinion of this Editor that Jesus spoke to these types of controversies in Matthew 22. When asked whether or not it was lawful to pay tax to Caesar and the earthly kingdom of Rome, Jesus said “Render to Caesar the things

We welcome your letters to the editor. Letters no longer than one typewritten page are more likely to be published. Include your name and address on all correspondence. Only signed letters can be printed. Letters may be edited for the sake of length and clarity.

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that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” (Matt. 22:21) In other words, Jesus teaches us that our lives need to be in balance or we run the risk of losing control. Jesus saw no conflict in paying taxes to Rome, even though this Roman government would ulti-mately be responsible for his crucifixion. The truest form of citizenship for the Christian is in heaven, but that does not mean that we are absolved from the re-sponsibility of being a good citizen. It is not at all improper for Christians to feel patriotic about their homeland, but nei-ther should Christians fail to see wrong (or ignore it if seen) within that nation. Paul wrote to the church at Rome that the government “is God’s servant for your good.” (Romans 13:4) This was the same Roman government that crucified Jesus and imprisoned disciples. Main-taining our balance is vital as we live for Christ in the world surrounding us.

Being passionate about our disciple-ship is a good thing. I see no reason it should be curbed or throttled. This passion helps us maintain focus on that which is important in life. What we need not do is allow our adversary to trick us into diverting our passion onto needless controversies. We need healthy exchanges of opinion, because iron sharpens iron. What we do not need is to lose our balance. Think about that!

August 2012No. 1178 • Vol. 61, No. 7

HORIZONS is a mission-oriented maga-zine of the undenominational fellowship of the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. Mission Services, as publisher of HORIZONS magazine, publishes ar-ticles written by field missionaries rather than staff writers. We believe this offers a clear image of the variety of opinions that exists between missionaries within the historical Restoration Movement.Editor: Reggie HundleyEditorial Assistant: Carol HundleyGraphic Design: Cheryl ElliottPressman: Bill TopleyBookkeeper/Treasurer: Georgia SharpePublisher: Mission Services AssociationAddress: 2004 E. Magnolia Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917Phone: 1-800-655-8524Outside USA: 865-525-7010Fax: 865-525-7012E-mail: [email protected] Site: www.missionservices.orgU.S. Subscriptions: $20.00 for 1 year $36.00 for 2 yearsBundle rates: 5 copies @ $95.00/year 10 copies @ $170.00/year 15 copies @ $220.00/year Additional copies: $14.00 eachCall MSA for Forward in Faith items, the Missionary Directory, missionary contact information, and displays for MSA.

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contents

6 TCM International Institute and the Great Commission Initiative

Jesus ascended to Heaven only after telling his disciples to go and make more disciples. He expects His followers to do as He did . . .

. . . to have a heart for the lost people of the world.For 55 years TCM has shared Christ with the world. Jesus, as

always, has remained faithful to His promise. He has indeed been with us each step of the way. Times change, tools and methods of ministry evolve, but we are still called to seek and to reach a world that is lost.

Therefore, following His lead to serve as well as meet the growth opportunities more effectively, TCM has launched the GREAT COMMISSION INITIATIVE (GCI). . . . It will be our primary emphasis for the near future. The GCI means developing men and women to reach their own countries, cultures, and churches for Christ.

n articles 2 It Is a Matter of Balance

n spotlights 5 Coming Events 16 Prayer Needs & Praises 18 Thank You! 18 Gift in Memory

n advertisements 18 Book: “Who Am I” -- Madonna Burget Spratt 19 the missions network

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2012coming events

2013

NOVEMBER 9-11 Eastern Christian Conference Hershey Convention Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania Theme: “Your Kingdom Come . . .” President: Brent Storms Contact information: Eastern Christian Convention 410-836-6102 / [email protected] / www.easterncc.comNOVEMBER 15-18 International Conference on Missions Indianapolis, Indiana Theme: “Radical . . . again!” President: John Caldwell Contact information: David Empson 317-539-4231 / [email protected]

May 20-21 Eubanks Institute for Missions (EIM) Conference Johnson University, Knoxville, Tennessee Focus: Bible Translation Contact information: Gerald Mattingly 865-251-2349 / [email protected] 9-12 North American Christian Convention Louisville, Kentucky President: Matt Proctor Contact information: North American Christian Convention 513-772-9970 / www.gotonacc.orgNOVEMBER 14-17 International Conference on Missions Kansas City Contact information: North American Christian Convention 513-772-9970 / www.gotonacc.orgNOVEMBER 15-17 Eastern Christian Conference Hershey Convention Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania President: Don Hamilton Contact information: Eastern Christian Conference 410-836-6102 / [email protected] www.easterncc.com

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focus

The first century world was a mess – wars, invasions, persecutions, turmoil, natural disasters, divisions, and

great suffering. And how did God respond? He took the initiative. He gave us His Great Commission!

Seems strange at first. Disciple making as a response to global chaos. But in God’s wisdom and economy, bringing back and raising up His children on their way home is His answer to our prayer. “Your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”

As you know, the twenty-first century world is also a mess. How do we respond? We should continue to follow His lead! Making disciples of all nations to counter the evil influences creating chaos throughout our world.

Therefore, following His lead to serve as well as meet the growth opportunities more effectively, TCM has launched the GREAT COMMISSION INITIATIVE (GCI). This will be the biggest step forward in TCM’s 55-year history. The pur-pose of the GCI is to develop thousands more TCM students into disciple makers who, in turn, will develop thousands of others to become disciple makers as well. The GCI chart (see page 9) lists some specific goals of the GCI to serve this purpose. It will be our primary emphasis for the near future.

The Great Commission Initiative means developing men and women to reach their own countries, cultures, and churches for Christ. With heads, hearts, hands, and feet all moving as God directs. Highly committed, motivated, capable leaders. But what does this specifically mean?

(continued on page 8)

byTonyTwist President

~Taking Christ to the Millions InternationalInstitute

TCM INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTETRAINING CHRISTIANS FOR MINISTRY IN EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA

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and the

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(continued from page 6)

• GCI is developing and credentialing a key leader from the Middle East who wants to build a Bible college when his country becomes more open.

• GCI is developing and credentialing another key leader from Central Asia with a vision for Bible colleges in all the parts of his country.

• GCI is responding to a large group of believers in Russia asking TCM to develop 50 more of their leaders for strategic ministry.

• GCI is responding to the Messianic Jews from Europe desiring USA accredited training acces-sible to them in their own language.

They really do need our help. Many travel long distances to attend classes because there is no in-country location near them. Some wait long pe-riods to take a class because enough faculty and adjunct faculty are not available to meet increas-ing course needs. Others need more mentoring and support in their own languages for services they require. And we can help these national mis-sionaries serve better and more.

When we asked our students last year how they were doing, the recurring word in their responses was “struggling.” Many lead heroic works despite pressures like $500 monthly income, political uncertainties, caring for parents and children in cramped housing, serving hurting and hassled churches, extreme time constraints, and in some cases, persecution. These challenges, coupled with TCM’s inability to expand programs and services rapidly, have resulted in many not keeping up.

However, in spite of such obstacles, they greatly desire to speed up their ministry training (continued on page 10)

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FROM TO One Campus in Austria 10 Course Locations in 10 Countries 60 Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Limited Research Capacity M.A. and M.Div. Degrees Eastern Europe and Central Asia 15 International Student Service Staff 106 Courses Traditional Course Delivery Less than 400 Student Capacity (165 FTE)7

One Institute $3,200,000 Annual Budget Requirement8

1 Facilitate growth through the use of an expandable model of Branch Campuses and Course Locations to serve stu-dents from a geographic area which is three to four times the size of the USA.2 We estimate another 50-70 adjunct faculty beyond the 150 who are teaching more traditional courses will be needed eventually for research, online degrees, support, and contracted services.3 Greatly expanded student services and faculty number makes feasible at least seven concentrations in addition to two additional degree programs.4 Courses will be delivered by faculty, adjunct faculty, re-search faculty, online instructors, and by those contracted to improve and enhance the TCM educational process.5 Because of increased capacity the Full Time Equiva-lency (FTE) number more than quadruples even though the number of students (under served at present) does not quadruple. The students will be able to finish sooner by having more locations closer to home as well as better

online services, courses, and resources available.6 The 2011 Delta Cost Project/IPEDS database lists of Private Master’s Sector schools shows an average cost of $18,297 per FTE student in 2009. This includes costs for instruction, research, student services, public service, academic support, and operations/maintenance. TCM’s cost per FTE student is $16,000 and, in addition to the Pri-vate Master’s Sector Schools costs listed above, includes approximately 25% for capital, reserve, benevolence, and special project costs. TCM scholarship costs are currently discounted 50%.7 TCM is now operating significantly over student capac-ity, severely restricting the students’ ability to finish in a timely manner. Students currently average half the num-ber of courses that should be taken annually.8 The current budget is less than the required standard, limiting our ability to provide services that will allow the students to progress through the program in a timely manner with necessary student services and course options readily available.

THE GREAT COMMISSION INITIATIVE

The purpose of the Great Commission Initiative is to develop thousands more TCM students who, in turn, develop thousands of others to reach their churches, countries, and cultures for our Lord Jesus Christ. This chart lists some specific goals of the GCI to serve this purpose. Will you please consider enlisting in the Great

Commission Initiative in 2012 to help reach these goals as quickly as possible?

FROM TO One Campus in Austria 10 Course Locations in 10 Countries 60 Faculty and Adjunct Faculty Limited Research Capacity M.A. and M.Div. Degrees Eastern Europe and Central Asia 15 International Student Service Staff 106 Courses Traditional Course Delivery Less than 400 Student Capacity (165 FTE)7

One Institute $3,200,000 Annual Budget Requirement8

1 Facilitate growth through the use of an expandable model of Branch Campuses and Course Locations to serve stu-dents from a geographic area which is three to four times the size of the USA.2 We estimate another 50-70 adjunct faculty beyond the 150 who are teaching more traditional courses will be needed eventually for research, online degrees, support, and contracted services.3 Greatly expanded student services and faculty number makes feasible at least seven concentrations in addition to two additional degree programs.4 Courses will be delivered by faculty, adjunct faculty, re-search faculty, online instructors, and by those contracted to improve and enhance the TCM educational process.5 Because of increased capacity the Full Time Equiva-lency (FTE) number more than quadruples even though the number of students (under served at present) does not quadruple. The students will be able to finish sooner by having more locations closer to home as well as better

online services, courses, and resources available.6 The 2011 Delta Cost Project/IPEDS database lists of Private Master’s Sector schools shows an average cost of $18,297 per FTE student in 2009. This includes costs for instruction, research, student services, public service, academic support, and operations/maintenance. TCM’s cost per FTE student is $16,000 and, in addition to the Pri-vate Master’s Sector Schools costs listed above, includes approximately 25% for capital, reserve, benevolence, and special project costs. TCM scholarship costs are currently discounted 50%.7 TCM is now operating significantly over student capac-ity, severely restricting the students’ ability to finish in a timely manner. Students currently average half the num-ber of courses that should be taken annually.8 The current budget is less than the required standard, limiting our ability to provide services that will allow the students to progress through the program in a timely manner with necessary student services and course options readily available.

THE GREAT COMMISSION INITIATIVE

The purpose of the Great Commission Initiative is to develop thousands more TCM students who, in turn, develop thousands of others to reach their churches, countries, and cultures for our Lord Jesus Christ. This chart lists some specific goals of the GCI to serve this purpose. Will you please consider enlisting in the Great

Commission Initiative in 2012 to help reach these goals as quickly as possible?

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(continued from page 8)

with TCM. They find TCM “maturing,” “en-couraging,” “helpful,” and a “bit of heaven.” And in 2012 many are asking how, even with all the obstacles, they can move forward more quickly.

At the same time more international lead-ers are asking TCM to accept more from their networks. These include the Messianic Jews in Europe, church unions in Russia, Ukraine, and Central Asia, as well as groups from the Middle East. They long for more training to serve our Father better.

This goal is BIG. To actively equip 1,600 Na-tional Missionaries to serve a lifetime in a geo-graphical area four times the size of the United States requires TCM to increase the ability to serve four-fold by 2016. Others like the stu-dents we already know and love need advanced ministry training. And only He can make these “God-sized” goals reality! It is a huge mountain and will take time. But we serve a God whose divine economy makes impossible movements possible.

I refer you to the timeline of TCM history which shows key dates in our history. All of this work through the decades paves the way for an amazing foundation for the future! A future propelled forward by the Great Commission Initiative.

The bottom line is simply this. The Great Commission Initiative is a reminder and a resource. A daily call to our daily calling. A daily remind-er of our calling to keep Growing up, Praying for, and Sending out International Disciple Makers (IDMs) into His harvest fields.

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The goal of the Great Commission Initiative is to develop Disciple Makers who will in

turn develop more Disciples Makers throughout Europe, Central Asia, and beyond. One example of such a Disciple Maker is Mihai, a graduate of TCMII.

Mihai, fluent in multiple lan-guages, has been instrumental in TCM’s success in taking Christ to the countries of Central Asia. In addition to serving as Dean and Professor at the College of Theology and Education (CTE) in Chisinau, Moldova and as lead pastor of a growing church plant there, Mihai also serves as the TCM National Director in Moldova and for Central Asia. Not only is Mihai a Disciple Maker in his own country of Moldova (which currently has 160 students at TCM), but he is able to travel and teach in Central Asian countries as well. In conjunction with the CTE, Mihai has helped start educational programs in four closed countries. Since then Mihai and other leaders have been traveling four or five times per year in all of those countries to teach the students, to visit underground churches, and to mentor national leaders in the territory. TCM now has over 90 students from Central Asia.

After a recent trip to Central Asia, Mihai and his coworkers were close to the area where a fight was going on between local officials and the muja-hidin (a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad; which some call international warriors but others just call them terrorists). One of the officials shared with Mihai the difficult situ-

Disciple MakersMaking Disciples

Milhai

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ation they are in. The mujahidin fighters killed over 300 people in several weeks. The official said that the mujahidin will never stop working on making the coun-try an Islamic Fundamentalist country.

But in spite of the poverty and difficult social and political situation, Mihai reports, “We were blessed to see that the ministry of reconciliation between God and people of this area is growing in numbers and the churches are multiplying; people who were living in darkness are getting freedom from their sins.” More disciples are now following Jesus.

In Central Asia, the Disciple Makers mentored by Mihai are active in many areas of ministry. One is Sergei who has a special involvement in several prisons and also has developed a Retreat Center for drug-addicted people. Mihai shared the following: “One case that touched my heart deeply was about a young man who has spent some years in a colony (a prison for teenagers). Sergei started to teach him how to read and write by copying the New Testament. Coming from a Muslim family, consuming drugs from the age of 8, Mamur’s life was broken in pieces at the age of 18. But coming to know Jesus through a miracle, Mamur was delivered from his addiction after a sincere prayer. Now he is studying the Word of God and getting ready to share it with others. He discovered a new meaning in his life and he gives thanks to Jesus who gave him a new opportunity. We are so glad to be a small part of this project.”

Sergei is one example of dozens of disciples that desire to make more disciples just as Jesus com-manded. Sergei’s earthly example has been Mihai who continues to teach, to baptize, and make disci-ples (and disciple makers) of people from all the na-tions to which God is calling him.

By the way, TCM has helped the College of Theology and Education since it started twenty years ago. Almost the entire faculty and staff are TCMII graduates.

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TCM Graduates

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Milhai traveling in Central Asia (left) and with Central Asia leaders (right)

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focus on

Prayer Needs & Praises

Jordan• Harvey & Nancy Bacus request

prayer as they begin the search for possible recruits to work with them in the BOOKS & MORE Library.

TCM• Pray for TCM as they continue to

reach out to the lost of Europe, Central Asia, and beyond, sharing

the Gospel through students, graduates, faculty, staff, and volunteers. (see feature article beginning on page 6)

Nepal• Tom Schneller (Disciple Makers, Inc.) asks us to pray for

20 young dedicated evangelists to complete training for

ministry in that country.• May God continue to work in

the hearts of the Nepalese and draw them to Himself.

• Pray that the Nepal constitution will be drawn up in a manner to bless the people and provide a just government.

Mexico• Give praise as Casa de Ninos

celebrates 40 years of minister-ing to the needs of Mexico’s chil-dren.

• Pray for Freeman Bump, sched-uled for knee replacement sur-gery the first week in August.

Poland• Polish Christian Ministries announces that David A. Hatfield of

Brighton, MI has accepted the call to become the next PCM Executive Director.

Pakistan• Please pray as the people of Pakistan are suffering because of

high inflation, shortages of electric-ity and gas, and joblessness.

• Please pray for God’s hand of protection over Saleem Massey and others speaking out on behalf of Christians and minorities in their country.

• Pray as Pakistan Christian Evangelical Services has a vision to

build a hospital in the Kasur area.

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Team Expansion• Join Dave & Donna Linn in praying for

120 churches to be established in and around Venezuela by 2020.

• Pray for healing for Diana Lugo’s heart arrhythmia and for the new plant, Im-pacto, in Venezuela.

• Pray for restored vitality for Luke Hight-shue (Venezuela) as he has had several health problems recently.

• Join John & Zandra Dye in praying for the leadership of the El Bosque church in Venezuela as they launch new works.

• Pray with Jorge & Sara Navarrette in Venezuela concerning leaders they are trying, a new meeting place, and for co-workers in church planting.

• Pray that God would use Diana Molina’s year of training with SIL in Peru among the Warao people in Venezuela.

• Pray for M & S as they continue to pre-pare for departure to a sensitive field. Pray for peace in that country as it is currently in a state of instability.

India• Ajai & Indu Lall, Central India Christian

Mission, give praise that the Bible semi-nary recently graduated 48 students from 3 countries and 5 states. All were ordained for full-time church-planting ministry.

• They also report 16 church planters were ordained to be sent out to un-reached areas.

Zimbabwe• Nick & Lyndale Adams

request prayer for one of their Zimbabwe Chris-tian College graduates, Nicholas Charukwa, as he hopes to attend Cincinnati Christian University for a theology degree to return to Zimbabwe and teach at ZCC.

Haiti• Please pray for Haiti, as it

is reported 85% of college graduates in Haiti perma-nently leave the country.

Thailand• James & Shai Paw give

praise that immigrant visas have been granted, allowing the Hlas to be able to visit the US this summer.

Cuba• Reggie & Esther Thomas

ask us to join them in praising God that they were able to travel to Cuba to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the estab-lishment of the Christian church in that nation.

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THANK YOU!THANK YOU!Thank You!

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First CC Missionary Cir., Monmouth, IL

Hoff, Bill & MargyHuron, RodIrons, J. Bruce & LetaKnoy, M/M Donald L.Lester, M/M U.S.Munn, Joyce Ann

MSA greatly appreciates these who have given to our “Missions Network” appeal. Your gifts will help us keep this valuable resource “on-line” for the continued promotion of mission work both in the U.S. and overseas. The fol-lowing have given since our last published list in the June-July issue of HORIZONS.

Nicholson CC, Inde-pendence, KY

Nott, Alicia F.Oak Grove CC,

Beckley, WVRay, Sharlotte L.Smith, Stephen &

Linda

Madonna Burget SprattA single woman setting out for Africa and a medical mission? Fascinating enough. But add to that the single woman build-ing a hospital in India, going back to Africa to reopen a hospital after the revolution in Zimbabwe, and establishment of clinics in Honduras -- and you have a picture of a courageous woman. God did eventually provide a partner who has served with her for many years in Honduras. You will enjoy the humor, the adventure, and the deep devotion to God shown in this work.

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www.themissionsnetwork.com

For more than 65 years,Mission Services

Association has hadeffective communication

at the heart of its mission.For much of our history, printing has been a staple of the communication process. Over the recent past, communication via electronic media has increased dramatically. Its efficienciesmake it a dominant communication choice. In response to current communication trends, we would like to introduce the missions network, an innovative, Internet based communication network.

the missions networkserves the communication needs of

• missionaries, • ministries. • individuals, and • congregations committed to world evangelismWhat is undeniable is the potential the missions network has serving the needs of missionaries, ministries, individuals, and congregations. We invite missionaries and ministry leaders to discover how the missions network might build upon your existing communication strategy. We invite congregational leaders, ministry team leaders, and all who are committed to world evangelism to use the missions network to deepen your understanding of and passion for global ministry. Our vision is for thousands to connect with the information available each month. Only God knows how He wants it to be used.

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